Northwoods Adult Hockey Club - Interest Call Out
We’re exploring the next step for Northwoods Adult Hockey by formalizing a club with representation across Eagle River, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, North Lakeland, and Minocqua.
[Interest Survey Link – Google Form]
Important up front:
This does not change anything about what we’re already doing at each respective drop in skate.
No new fees. No new rules. No restructuring of your local skate.
What it does add is organization, coordination, and shared value across all of the various adult hockey groups.
What stays the same
Your home rink skate cost stays exactly the same
Your local skate structure stays the same
Drop-in, casual, welcoming adult hockey remains the priority
What gets better
Skating at other participating rinks becomes free
Better coordination between rinks to avoid conflicting ice times
Higher and more consistent attendance across all skates
Shared resources for members to benefit from:
Tournament entry fees
Tournament hosting potential
Club gatherings & social skates
Scheduled cross-rink scrimmages
Long-term sustainability of adult hockey in the Northwoods
Why now
This year, American Pond Hockey proceeds will directly benefit this group, helping us build something that supports all rinks, not just one. Formalizing the club allows us to be intentional with those resources and transparent about how they’re used.
*Relationship to American Pond Hockey*
This club will be completely separate from American Pond Hockey.
There is no obligation for players or rinks to support, promote, or participate in any American Pond Hockey projects.
The goal here is an independent adult hockey club that exists to support local skates and players year-round.
American Pond Hockey is simply one supporter of this effort this year—not the owner or decision-maker.
As this takes shape, the intention is to form a small committee with representation from each rink/community: Eagle River, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, North Lakeland, and other groups interested in supporting the cause.
What we need from you
Right now, nothing more than your interest.
Please take a minute to fill out this short interest survey so we can:
Gauge participation across rinks
Keep you in the loop as this comes together
Build this with the hockey community, not for it
[Interest Survey Link – Google Form]
This is about strengthening adult hockey in the Northwoods, making it easier to skate more often, meet more players, and keep great ice times alive everywhere.
More details soon.
Thanks for being part of it.
